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Taking a family history

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Taking a family history

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    2. Drawing a family pedigree Build up the tree from the "bottom" starting with affected child and siblings Record names, dates of birth

    6. Drawing a family pedigree Ask about consanguinity "Are you and your partner related? Are there any surnames in common?" Date and sign the pedigree For a known diagnosis (eg autosomal recessive) it may not be necessary to collect as much detail Record at least basic information on both sides of the family even if a disorder is segregating on only one side

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